Bake Off star says 'going sober' has been 'glorious'
Summary
Briony May Williams, a former semi-finalist on The Great British Bake Off, has been sober for nearly three years and says it has improved her life. She celebrated reaching 1,000 days without alcohol and now feels better able to handle life's challenges.Key Facts
- Briony May Williams was a semi-finalist on The Great British Bake Off in 2018.
- She decided to stop drinking alcohol near the end of 2023 after a hospital stay following her 39th birthday.
- Williams marked 1,000 days (almost three years) of sobriety in July 2026.
- She says quitting drinking was hard but made her life better and easier to manage.
- Williams is not addicted but was a social drinker who liked having several glasses of wine on nights out.
- She now prefers non-alcoholic activities like drinking tea and spending time with her daughter.
- Williams has a tattoo related to Bake Off and remains a fan of the show.
- The 17th series of The Great British Bake Off started on 22 September 2026, featuring Nigella Lawson joining Paul Hollywood as judges.
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